NL East Notes: Reyes, Phillies, Nationals

Is the American League East really the best division in baseball? National League East teams have averaged 51 wins apiece so far this year, two more than AL East teams and more than any other division in baseball. Here’s the latest from the division, which is home to the two winningest teams in the National League…

Jose Reyes prefers the Mets to other teams, but wants to see the club's offseason plan, since he'sunsure about the kind of offer they'll be able to make, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com (on Twitter).

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel told Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com that he'd like to see the Phillies add a reliever and a bat this month. The skipper makes it clear that he's looking for an upgrade, not just a lateral move. “If we’re going to get somebody, I want somebody good that will help us," Manuel said. "I don’t want someone we’ve already got."